Board of Trustees Bios
Michael J. Hershman, Chair
President, The Fairfax Group, LLC
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Board Committees: Chair: Finance; Member: Executive and Governance Committee; Audit
Michael Hershman is an internationally recognized expert on transparency, accountability, governance, litigation, and security issues. His career began during the 1960s in military intelligence and government service, including as an investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee during the Watergate scandal and as the Deputy Staff Director of the Subcommittee on International Organizations of the Committee on International Relations. He founded The Fairfax Group, an anti-corruption investigation and corporate compliance firm, in 1983, and later co-founded Transparency International – the largest independent, not-for-profit coalition promoting transparency and accountability in business, government, and civil society. He also served on FIFA’s independent governance committee and became CEO of the International Centre for Sport Security. In 2021, he became CEO of the real estate development company Soloviev Group. Hershman is a Marymount Board of Trustees member and serves on the boards of the Center for International Private Enterprise, the Coalition for Integrity, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the City University of New York.
Irma Becerra
President, Marymount University
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Board Committees: Member: Executive and Governance Committee
Dr. Irma Becerra took office as the seventh President of Marymount University on July 1, 2018. In her six-plus years as President, she has launched the University’s new Strategic Plan, earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, attained designation as Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), secured Research University classification from Carnegie, added market-driven academic programs, oversaw the transition to a new academic structure, acquired a luxury apartment building that is now a mixed-use property combining student housing with an extended stay hotel, improved the University’s IT infrastructure, navigated the school community through the COVID-19 pandemic, and led efforts at the state and federal levels to advocate for student success.
She is a nationally recognized educator known for innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformational education. Before Marymount, she served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at St. Thomas University. She also spent three decades at Florida International University (FIU) in various positions, including Vice President, Vice Provost, Entrepreneurship Center Director, and tenured professor. She became the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering at FIU.
Greg Baroni
Founder & CEO, Attain Enterprises
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Board Committees: Member: University Advancement; Finance
Greg Baroni is the Founder and CEO of Attain Partners. In 2009, Baroni co-founded Attain, LLC. Following the sale of Attain’s federal business division in 2021, he launched Attain Partners with a continued—and expanding—dedication to the education, nonprofit, health care, and state and local government markets. He is also the Founder and CEO of Attain Capital and Attain Sports. Baroni has received numerous industry leadership awards, such as Consulting Magazine’s Top 25, the Greater Washington Government Contracting Awards’ Executive of the Year, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in Government Services, and Northern Virginia Magazine‘s 50 Most Influential People. A professional association community leader, Baroni also actively serves the missions of local charitable and industry organizations. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of Southern California.
Tami Jackson Buckner
Partner and Chair of the Energy and Environment Federal Government Practice, Michael Best
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Partner and Chair of the Energy and Environment Practice at Michael Best Strategies, is a sought-after and highly regarded policy and public affairs strategist with more than 25 years of experience advising corporate and nonprofit leaders on complex political and regulatory issues. Recognized as one of The Hill’s top lobbyists for the last five consecutive years, she leads bipartisan federal policy and communications initiatives and is deeply active in civic and educational leadership, including board roles at Georgetown University’s McCourt School, the Congressional Management Foundation, and Stillman College. She is also a member of the prestigious Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
John “Mac” Curtis, Sr.
Former President and CEO, Perspecta Inc.
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Mac Curtis is the former President and CEO of Perspecta Inc., a leading government services provider headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. A Virginia Military Institute graduate, he guided Perspecta through major federal contract wins, including multiyear agreements with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Department of the Navy. Curtis also oversaw the company’s acquisition of Knight Point Systems, expanding Perspecta’s capabilities in cloud and cybersecurity.
Under his leadership, Perspecta grew to more than 14,000 employees and earned significant industry recognition. Curtis was named Executive of the Year at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. He also played a key role in the sale of Perspecta’s 57-acre headquarters campus to Amazon Data Services.
Beyond his executive work, Curtis is active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Military Bowl Foundation.
David Dacquino
Chairman and CEO (Retired), Serco, Inc.
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Board Committees: Member: Academic Affairs
David Dacquino joined the Marymount Board of Trustees in August 2021. He holds 40 years of experience in the defense, aeronautics, and technical services industries. He is currently Chair of the Board at RA Federal Services, which provides facilities management, construction, and supply chain support for U.S. government projects operating in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Previously, he served as Chair and CEO of Serco and CEO at SkyLink and VT Group, in addition to high-level positions at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. In addition to his service as a board member for Marymount, Dacquino also serves on the boards of Squire Solutions and the Greater Washington Board of Trade. In 2021, he received a ‘Washington 100’ GovCon award for contributing to government missions through contractor work. In 2024, he was honored with the Marymount Saint of Service Halo Award for exemplary service to Marymount and the Catholic community.
James Dyke
Senior Advisor, State Government Relations, McGuireWoods Consulting
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Board Committees: Member: University Advancement
James Dyke is a senior advisor of state government relations at McGuireWoods Consulting and a member of the Marymount Board of Trustees. He has been a prominent political figure for over 30 years and has broad career experience in corporate, legislative, education, governmental relations, economic development, and municipal law. Notable positions he has held include domestic policy advisor to former Vice President Walter Mondale and Secretary of Education to former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder. He has also chaired the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Business Roundtable, in addition to serving on commissions such as the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) and GO Virginia.
Dyke has received numerous accolades throughout the years. These include his recognitions in the Virginia Business 2020 Power List, Washingtonian’s 150 Most Powerful People, and the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100. He also received the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dyke graduated with honors from Howard University and the Howard University School of Law.
Andrea Dykes
Managing Partner, Howard Insurance
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Managing Partner of Howard Insurance, Andrea Dykes is a nationally recognized leader in wealth strategy and risk management. Her insights have been featured in Investments & Wealth Institute, Trusts & Estates, Probate & Property, the American Bar Association and other premier industry publications. A Top Financial Advisor and member of Washingtonian Magazine’s Hall of Fame, she is deeply involved in civic and professional leadership, including service with the National Children’s Museum, Finseca and the DC Estate Planning Council.
Greg Ficery
Founder and President, Integgra Valuation & Advisory Services
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Gregg Ficery is the founder and president of Integgra Valuation & Advisory Services. A distinguished business leader, he has over 25 years of business valuation consulting experience and has valued over 1,000 private companies. He also has over 10 years of industry experience in the technology, telecommunications, and financial services sectors in finance, accounting, and corporate development roles. Before founding Integgra in 2011, Ficery held director-level positions at SVB Analytics, a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank, and Taylor Consulting Group, an Atlanta boutique valuation consulting firm. His prior experience also includes roles at DoveBid Valuation Services, Access Integrated Networks, Consumer Financial Network, MCI, and Freddie Mac. He is an alumnus of Marymount University and Georgetown University.
Cecilia Hodges
Executive Vice President, Regional President, Greater Washington and Virginia, M&T Bank
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Cecilia Hodges, Regional President for Greater Washington and Virginia at M&T Bank, brings more than 30 years of banking expertise. She oversees commercial, real estate, business, and consumer banking across the region while leading strategic growth initiatives. A prominent civic leader, she served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Board, completing her six-year term in December 2025, and continues to serve on the Greater Washington Board of Trade and numerous nonprofit, regional, and affinity-based boards.
Jeffrey Houle
Chair, Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Transactional Practice, DLA Piper LLP
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Jeffrey Houle is the Chair of the Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Transactional Practice at DLA Piper LLP. As a dual-qualified law partner in both the U.S. and the U.K., he possesses extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and cross-border transactions. Jeff represents a diverse clientele, including aerospace, defense, and technology companies, as well as global investors, private equity firms, family offices, and strategic acquirers across various sectors. Recognized as a thought leader, Jeff actively contributes to prominent business and academic forums. He has held key leadership roles within the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and the Harvard Business School Club of Washington, DC. Additionally, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations and alumni associations. Jeff is an alumnus of Boston College, Western New England University, Georgetown Law, Harvard Business School, and the University of Oxford.
James L. Jennings
President, Omega Plus, Inc.
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Board Committees: Chair, Academic Affairs; Member Executive and Governance Committee
James Jennings is President of Omega Plus, Inc., in Huntsville, Alabama. He led an exemplary 38-year career at NASA as a mathematician, Deputy Comptroller, Director of Resource Management, and Deputy Director of the NASA Kennedy Space Center. His NASA service concluded as Associate Administrator of Institutions and Management at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He is an experienced change agent who made innumerable contributions to the transformation of NASA’s culture and workforce, such as creating the principal strategy blueprint for the NASA shared services center and leading the agency’s commitment to championing culture change as recommended by the Columbia Accident Investigative Board.
Jennings has extensive community involvement, including serving on the Marymount Board of Trustees and the boards of the Huntsville Salvation Army, the Air Force Museum Foundation, the Huntsville National Space Club, and the RISE Foundation at Alabama A&M University.
Sam Khashman
CEO, Imagine Software
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Board Committees: Member: University Advancement; Investment
Sam Khashman is the President and CEO of Imagine Software, a widely recognized and innovative leader in electronic medical systems. He founded the company with a vision of creating workflow-centric computer systems. He utilized his experience working with high-volume transactions in the manufacturing, financial, and insurance industries to develop the Imagine revenue cycle management system. He has an extensive background in systems integration, process efficiency, and imaging systems, with over 20 years in senior executive leadership positions. He has led the development and commercialization of more than 20 software products in all 50 states, serving millions of American patients.
Khashman serves on the Marymount Board of Trustees and the InfraGard National Members Alliance boards and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He is also the founder of the nonprofit Drive, Inc., which aims to bridge the technology skills gap with a multidimensional learning experience designed to inspire the next generation of American entrepreneurs. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named him “Man of the Year” in 2000.
Yong K. Kim
President & CEO, TYMAK Group, Inc.
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Board Committees: Member: Mission & Ministry, Student Affairs and Athletics
Yong K. Kim is a valued member of the Marymount Board of Trustees who has helped steer the University toward new horizons. Kim is a distinguished philanthropist and entrepreneur, serving as President and CEO of Tymak Group, Inc., a consulting firm that drives innovation in management, marketing, and technology. His groundbreaking leadership at User Technology Associates, Inc. (UTA) contributed to pivotal national projects, including NASA’s Mars Pathfinder and Cassini missions. Recognized with numerous accolades, including the Small Business Administration’s Person of the Year, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and KPMG’s High-Tech Entrepreneur Award, Kim invests in startups shaping the future of technology and business. In 2025, Kim was awarded the Marymount Saint of Service Halo Award in recognition of his service to the Marymount community and the world of entrepreneurship. He resides in Virginia with his wife, Meranda.
Greg Lebedev
Chair, Board of the Center for International Private Enterprise
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Board Committees: Chair: Membership
Greg Lebedev is Chairman of the Center for International Private Enterprise, a core institute of the National Endowment for Democracy, where he promotes free market institutions in emerging economies. He is a Senior Advisor to the President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Robertson Foundation for Government, and the Potomac Research Group. A trusted expert in business strategy and international affairs, he has led special trade, development, and global corporate governance projects. In 2008, he was nominated by President Bush to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform.
Previously, Lebedev was President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, representing the $1.7 trillion global chemical and plastics industry. At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, he was Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President for International Policy and National Security Affairs, managing operations and leading public policy initiatives. Earlier in his career, he held key governmental roles, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under Henry Kissinger and Deputy Special Assistant to the President at the White House. President George H.W. Bush also nominated him to be Inspector General of the Department of Defense. Lebedev holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of South Dakota and serves on multiple boards, including for Marymount and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Ashley K. Lunkenheimer
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Ennoble Care
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Ashley K. Lunkenheimer is a distinguished attorney and public servant whose career spans federal prosecution, health care law, and civic leadership. She serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Ennoble Care, prior to which she served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at AmeriHealth Caritas. Previously, she dedicated nearly a decade as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she prosecuted a wide range of federal crimes. Lunkenheimer’s contributions led to her receiving the 2024 Female Champion of Change POWER Advocate Award. In addition to her legal career, Lunkenheimer serves as Chair of the Delaware County Board of Elections and is a member of the Philly Sisters, a group dedicated to bringing women’s professional sports to Philadelphia. She is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Columbia University, and Amherst College.
Alberto Omeechevarria
Founding Principal, Biscayne Contractors, Inc.
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Alberto Omeechevarria, a Founding Principal of Biscayne Contractors, Inc., has spent nearly four decades building one of the Washington, D.C. area’s most respected construction firms. Under his leadership,Biscayne has delivered thousands of government and commercial projects grounded in quality, professionalism, and ethics. A committed philanthropist, he has supported numerous humanitarian and community-focused organizations and served on several regional boards.
Catherine M. Patten, RSHM
Sr. Catherine M. Patten, RSHM, earned her undergraduate degree at Marymount College, Tarrytown, before dedicating her life to education and social ministry. She taught at Marymount Academy and Marymount Manhattan College before leading Marymount School of New York. Shifting to social ministry, she co-founded Community House and advised on human services. She later directed the Catholic Common Ground Initiative. A former RSHM leader, she holds a Ph.D. from NYU and honorary doctorates from St. Francis College and Marymount University.
Lola C. Reinsch
CEO, E.G. Reinsch Companies
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Board Committees: Member: University Advancement
Lola Reinsch is the CEO of E.G. Reinsch Companies and a dedicated philanthropist supporting arts, health care, and education in Northern Virginia. A longtime Marymount benefactor and trustee, the Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation’s $2.8 million gift funds a new campus hub featuring Lola’s Café. She also made a $5 million donation to Virginia Hospital Center in 2021 and played a key role in establishing the Inova Reinsch Pierce Cardiomyopathy Program, inspired by her health journey. She serves as a trustee for the Inova Health Foundation. Her commitment to the arts extends to the Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Arlington Philharmonic, and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. In recognition of her generosity, she received the 2024 ArtsFairfax Philanthropy Award and was inducted into the Arlington Chamber’s Business Hall of Fame, joining her late father, Emerson Reinsch, the founder of the real estate firm she now leads.
John Rockwood
President, MedStar National Rehab Network; Senior VP, MedStar Health
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Board Committees: Member: Investment
John Rockwood is the President of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and a Senior Vice President at MedStar Health, where he leads the strategic and operational direction of MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (MedStar NRH), its physician centers, and regional rehabilitation therapy centers. With over 17 years at MedStar NRH, he has held leadership roles including Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President of General Services, all while playing a key role in the network’s growth and strategy. He began his career in development and contract services and graduated from MedStar Health’s inaugural Executive Development Institute as he steadily advanced within the organization.
Active in health care leadership, Rockwood is chair-elect of the District of Columbia Hospital Association board and serves on the boards of the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association, NRH Ambulatory Inc., and MedStar NRH-Peninsula Regional Rehabilitation, LLC. An American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) member, he received ACHE’s Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award in 2003. Rockwood earned his undergraduate degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in finance from Johns Hopkins University.
Jose R. Rodriguez
Leader, KPMG’s Audit Committee Institute
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Board Committees: Chair: Investment; Member: Executive and Governance Committee; Finance
Jose Rodriguez is a financial expert and corporate leader with extensive experience in audit, governance, and board leadership. A retired senior audit partner from KPMG, he dedicated over 25 years to the firm. He held key leadership roles, including lead director of KPMG’s U.S. Board of Directors, Chief Operating Officer for KPMG International’s global audit practice, Office Managing Partner, and its Audit Committee Institute leader. As an audit partner, Rodriguez worked with multinational corporations and mid-sized public and private companies across industrial manufacturing, consumer markets, pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, oil and gas, and mergers and acquisitions. He has been acknowledged as one of the most influential figures in boardroom governance.
Rodriguez is a Director at Primoris Services Corporation, Chair of the Board for CareMax, Inc., and a Popular, Inc board member. He is also a dedicated advocate for education and nonprofits, serving as a Marymount trustee, Vice Chair of the Latin Corporate Directors Association, Chair of SECU Family House, Chair-elect of the North Carolina Association of CPAs, and Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council at the University of Miami’s Herbert School of Business. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Miami.
Antonios Skoulariotis
Senior SASE and Cloud Security Leader, Palo Alto Networks
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Antonios Skoulariotis, Senior SASE and Cloud Security Leader at Palo Alto Networks, is a veteran technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience in advanced network, cloud and security transformation. Known for driving large-scale digital transformation and architecting resilient, future-ready infrastructure, Skoulariotis brings deep expertise and strategic insight into cloud architecture, secure enterprise networks, and AI integration to drive digital innovation. He holds a Global Executive MBA jointly awarded by NYU Stern, HEC Paris, and the London School of Economics through the TRIUM program, as well as multiple engineering degrees.
Courtney B Spaeth
Founder and CEO, Growth[period]
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Courtney B. Spaeth is a nationally recognized expert in business development and corporate growth, with extensive experience across both the public and private sectors. She is the Founder and CEO of growth[period], where she has led the firm through strategic acquisitions, capital investment, and the expansion of its M&A advisory services. Under her leadership, growth[period] has supported more than 250 companies in achieving smart, sustainable growth. Her clients have included Lockheed Martin, Verizon, Magnetar Capital, Stanley Black & Decker, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, and numerous federal and commercial organizations worldwide. She previously held senior leadership roles at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin and earlier served in key positions at the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, and the White House.
Spaeth serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards, including the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Trustees Council for Women at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been widely recognized for her professional achievements and philanthropic work, receiving honors such as the Joseph Wharton Award for Entrepreneurship, the SmartCEO Brava Award, and the Angel Outreach Award. She holds a master’s degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in military history from the University of Pennsylvania.
J. Andrew Steele
President, Steele Foundation LLC
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Board Committees: Chair, Mission & Ministry, Student Affairs and Athletics; Member: Executive and Governance Committee
J. Andrew Steele has served as President of the Steele Foundation since 2007, guiding the firm with professionalism, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to quality. With over 35 years of experience in engineering and construction, he has played a pivotal role in the design and execution of nearly 1,000 sheeting, shoring, and underpinning projects since joining the firm in 1991. Before his tenure at the Steele Foundation, he worked at James Madison Cutts. He specialized in the structural design of commercial buildings and focused on structural bridge design at Delon Hampton & Associates.
Steele holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and is a registered Professional Engineer in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. He is a past director of ADSC – The International Association of Foundation Drilling, having served as Chair of its Scholarship Committee and Co-Chair of its Geo-Support Committee. He remains actively involved in the Mid-Atlantic chapter of ADSC.
Patricia Miller Steis
Managing Director, Marsh USA
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Board Committees: Member: Academic Affairs
Patricia Miller Steis is a managing director and global engagement partner at Marsh McLennan, where she leads the firm’s operations in Washington, D.C., and oversees its global risk management practice in the Southeast. With 30 years of experience in the legal and insurance industries, she advises Fortune 1000 and high-growth companies on complex risk issues and emerging exposures. Her expertise spans cyber risk, directors & officers liability, political risk, multinational operations, business interruption, trade credit, tax indemnity, and more.
Before joining Marsh McLennan, Steis served as a Client Advisor at Aon Risk Solutions, Underwriter at Gulf Insurance Group, and an Associate at Tydings & Rosenberg LLP. She also clerked for the Delaware Superior Court. She is deeply engaged in the Greater Washington business community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Greater Washington Board of Trade and as a member of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. She is also a dedicated Marymount trustee and previously served as Chair of the March for Babies. She holds a J.D. from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.
Terry Thompson
Hewitt Associates Executive (Retired)
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Board Committees: Chair: University Advancement; Member: Executive and Governance Committee
Terry Thompson ’67 is a retired Human Resources consultant and a dedicated philanthropist. A Marymount University Board of Trustees member since 2022, she has made transformative contributions to Women’s Athletics and the Honors Program. A William & Mary alumna and former women’s basketball player, Thompson has also provided record-breaking support for her alma mater’s athletics. Her leadership spans multiple boards, reinforcing her commitment to advancing higher education, student-athlete development, and academic excellence.
Maria Timoney, RSHM
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society
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Board Committees: Member: Executive and Governance Committee; Finance
Sister Maria Timoney, RSHM, trained as a teacher and worked at St. Bridget’s School in Virginia, followed by several years in the Marymount College Admissions Office in Tarrytown, New York. She was then assigned to the Appalachian region of Virginia in 1979 and became involved in community development, community organizing, and advocacy, and served as a legal intern with Legal Services of Southwest Virginia. She returned to New York in 1988 to attend CUNY Law School, Queens College. Upon completing her law degree, she returned to Wytheville, Virginia, and worked as an attorney for the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society. In 2019, she returned to New York to join the RSHM’s Eastern American Area’s leadership team as a councilor. She served in this role until a new council was elected in 2021. She continued legal work for the Eastern American Area and its ministries until her recent appointment as Area Leader.
Markus Weiss
President and CFO, Miltenyi Biotec North America
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Markus Weiss is President and CFO of Miltenyi Biotec North America. He brings more than two decades of global leadership experience across biotechnology, technology, manufacturing, and international development. Known for strategic clarity, operational rigor, and people-centered leadership, he has led complex organizations and built high-performing teams in mission-driven environments.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Markus is actively engaged in civic and educational initiatives and is committed to strengthening institutions that prepare the next generation of leaders.
Leslie Wolfson
Founder, Connect the Dots, Access Connects
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Leslie Wolfson holds over 30 years of experience in media, marketing, brand building, and business development. She began her career with Ocean Drive Magazine in 1994, rising to publisher while overseeing the launch of multiple custom publications and licensing partnerships that expanded the brand’s reach across the Caribbean and Latin America. In 2007, she joined Modern Luxury Media, leading the launch of its Miami and Manhattan magazines. Five years later, she founded Connect the Dots, a consulting practice focused on business and brand development. Her work spans industries including media, technology, real estate, health, wellness, and lifestyle. In 2025, she launched Access Connects, a global sourcing and strategic solutions firm connecting producers, brands, investors, and governments with high-growth markets across the Persian Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa.
Clevie Youngblood, RSHM
Faculty, Marymount School of New York
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Board Committees: Member: Mission & Ministry, Student Affairs and Athletics
Sister Clevie Youngblood, RSHM, teaches religious studies at Marymount School of New York, an independent Catholic day school where she has worked since 1990. She also sits on the Marymount Board of Trustees and serves on the Education Planning Committee of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and a master’s from Fordham University and City College of New York. She also earned a certificate in biblical spirituality from Catholic Theological Union.
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